Reading have submitted a bid for Norwich City striker Jordan Hugill, according to reports.

New Canaries boss David Wagner is thought to be not keen on the former West Ham and QPR forward, allowing him to move on in January.

Out of contract in the summer, it looks likely that the former Preston favourite's time in Norfolk is coming to an end.

Football Insider report that the Royals have 'submitted a bid' for the North-East native.

This comes less than 24 hours after it was announced that 33-year-old Andy Carroll has penned a new 18-month contract to stay in Berkshire until 2024.

Shane Long, Lucas Joao and Yakou Meite complete the quartet of first-team forwards, but Paul Ince's side are among the division's lowest scorers.

With Reading under a transfer embargo, the move would have to be an initial loan.

Five loan players are already in the squad, meaning one would need to miss out every match or one would need to be sent back to their parent clubs.

25 players are already in their squad, the maximum they are allowed under the embargo, meaning someone will need to leave to allow this move to take place.